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Funny, introspective and uniquely dark, Things Are Going South is a podcast hosted by Kevin King, who shares his inner thoughts on anything and everything, including his daily struggles, current events, music, and takes on life. Episodes vary from solo ed

Kevin King


    • Jan 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    The Half and Half Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 77:01


    In this week's very unique episode, Big Kev calls his good friend Bobby to discuss the New York Football Giants and the big victory over the Minnesota Vikings this past weekend. After a lengthy discussion about football, Kevin discusses his fiasco at McDonald's and Chipotle. The last half an hour of the episode  gets deep and turns into a mental health discussion. The first half of the episode/football talk ends at 44:00 for those who are curious!Thanks for listening! Go Giants. 

    Toe Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 42:44


    Back to back episodes for the first time in forever! This week, we discuss toe pain, back pain, all kinds of pain. We also discuss politicians acting like little kids, people defending their favorite celebrities, and talk about whether a hot dog is really a sandwich or not. As always, thanks for listening. 

    2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 35:53


    Big Kev is finally back after a long hiatus. Kevin discusses most of the important things that have happened in his life since the last episode, including his bachelor party, wedding, and his New Year's Resolutions. 

    Bee Yourself (feat. Rachel Wilson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 61:39


    WE ARE BACK! After a long drought, Big Kev is back with a new episode! This week, Kevin brings on Rachel Wilson, an old friend who moved from Long Island to Nashville to start a new chapter in her life. One of her hobbies is beekeeping. Kevin and Rachel discuss the ins and outs of beekeeping and the interesting things she learned along the way. I really enjoyed this episode and all the fun topics we got to talk about. I hope you enjoy listening to the episode just as much as I enjoyed recording it. Thanks for listening!

    Back from Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 40:03


    Kevin has finally returned after a month and a half off. Big Kev recaps the last month of his life, including the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Wordle, and his trip to Las Vegas. There's a lot to share about Vegas and Kevin goes in depth about it all. Thanks for listening!

    The Big Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 37:17


    In this week's episode, Kevin discusses the things that he needs to work on the most. This is vulnerable stuff. This is the kind of stuff we all need to hear and talk about. Give the episode a listen and take a moment to reflect on your own struggles. Thanks for listening!

    Don't Leave the Dog Out of This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 43:51


    In this week's episode, Kevin touches on the lack of authenticity in Gayle's song "abcdefu," Wordle, Steph's cheating accusations, Valentine's Day and his thoughts on the Giants new GM and head coaching search. Thanks for listening!

    Let It Burn (feat. John Mistretta)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 74:41


    In this week's episode, we are joined by John Mistretta. John is a co-founder of Product First. Big Kev and John get after it and discuss a plethora of topics, including the differences between New York City and Long Island, networking, brunch for me,  building your brand, 8701 vs Confessions, and more. Thanks for listening!Check out Product First's Website: https://prdfirst.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/productfirst/https://www.instagram.com/djjohnjohn_/

    Speak to a Representative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 67:24


    In this week's episode, Big Kev shares his New Year's Resolution with us and vents about his frustrations with automated voice machines and why they're absolutely useless. He also discusses the deaths of John Madden, Betty White and Bob Saget. Somehow Antonio Brown and Kodak Black also become involved in this episode. To top it all off, Kevin gives his lengthy thoughts and opinions on the state of the New York Football Giants. Thanks for listening!

    The Christmas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 51:25


    In this week's special holiday episode, Big Kev discusses the listeners' favorite and least favorite things about Christmas. He also discusses his favorite Christmas songs and Christmas movies. Additionally, it was imperative that Kevin breaks down how UPS dropped the ball this year! Thanks for listening and happy holidays!

    Bouquet Toss Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 45:13


    In this week's episode, Big Kev recaps his last two weeks. He discusses attending his first wedding during the pandemic and gives his hot take/conspiracy theory on the bouquet toss and why he's worried about dancing and The Cupid Shuffle. He then touches on his views on Christmas presents and how life has changed.Thanks for listening!

    Fly with Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 32:58


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses his trip to South Carolina over the weekend and gives us his thoughts on flights, snacking, and his beef with Taylor Swift fans.Thanks for listening!

    Lumpia for Lunch (feat. Joseph Aguila)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 62:40


    In this week's episode, we are joined by Joseph Aguila. Joseph is a Filipino-American writer and teacher who has spent the last decade working in education, and he is now extremely excited for his first published work, Lumpia for Lunch. Kevin and Joseph discuss the story behind why Joseph wrote the book, the challenge of being a first-time author, the importance of accepting and learning other cultures, and much more. If you're interested in purchasing a copy of the book, please see the links below: https://amzn.to/3ozFEz4Website: lumpiaforlunch.comInstagram: @lumpiaforlunch

    Crockpot Kev

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 46:59


    In this week's episode, Big Kev is joined by Stephanie to discuss things like holidays, going to the dentist, Christmas presents, Andrew Cuomo's singing, trick or treating, and the return of the measles!Thanks for listening!

    Barold Clutterback (feat. Jonathan Alicea)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 72:58


    In this week's episode, Big Kev is joined by Jonathan Alicea, the host of a great podcast named Friends With Boredom. They discuss the podcast and all in entails, and then get into ADHD, social anxiety, and hating things that most people love like hiking and escape rooms. The two take a deep dive into the differences between Florida and New York and why Jon has not moved yet. Finally, they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on their lives, and then play Kevin's favorite music game. Thanks for listening!

    Catastrophe Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 50:45


    In this week's episode, Big Kev's guest was experiencing a power outage; therefore, Kevin goes solo and vents about a dilemma he's facing over a doctor's visit and shares his frustrations about healthcare. The rest of the episode is all about music as Kevin plays a game with the listeners where he selects his favorite song from a ton of different artists.Thanks for listening!

    The Eye That Doesn't Go Left (feat. Kevin Palulis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 116:27


    In this week's podcast, we have a very special guest, Big Kev's former podcast host, Kevin Palulis. Kevin is a dad, husband, brother, son, and a good friend of mine. KP discusses what it's like to be a dad, husband and homeowner in today's world. He opens up about the differences living in the south as opposed to living on Long Island. They then take a deep dive into their friendship and the ups and downs of their lives together. Lastly, they close out the episode with their thoughts on the current state of the world.Thanks for listening!

    The Need for Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 30:17


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses how grateful he is to reach episode 30. He also discusses what it's like inside his head on a daily basis, anxiety, Squid Game, and Jon Gruden's resignation. Thanks for listening!

    Litter Bug

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 54:12


    In this week's episode, Big Kev is joined by Steph once again to recap his week and go over some important topics such as splitting the check, littering, and the Facebook and Instagram shutdowns on Monday.*10 Minutes into the episode, the microphone cuts out and the quality for the rest of the episode is very poor. I apologize for this inconvenience. 

    The Magic Fool Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 51:00


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses characters at the gym, the great tragedy of last week's WFH adventures, and then goes into detail about the nightmare of a day he had attending the Giants game this past weekend.Thanks for listening!

    The Peach Crayon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 47:20


    In this week's podcast, Big Kev recaps his weekend. He discusses his views on the Giants' loss on Thursday Night, his great night at Yankee Stadium on Friday night and his adventures to follow on Saturday and Sunday. Kevin also breaks down his current laundry dilemma and asks for your help. Thanks for listening!

    Dancing Maskless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 50:14


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses last week's audio debacle, the Met Gala, 9/11, his trip to Queens, and many other topics. Oh, and yes, Kevin obviously vents about his frustrations regarding the Giants. Also, the listeners are back this week with comments about which topics they'd like to hear on the episode!Thanks for listening!

    A Total Collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 41:41


    THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS A TOUGH ONE. I MEAN, A REAL TOUGH ONE. BIG KEV LOSES CONNECTION NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT THREE TIMES.  KEVIN EXPERIENCES MICROPHONE ISSUES, AUDACITY ISSUES, AND HAS NOT BEEN MORE IRATE IN THE LAST 20 YEARS. HE SPEAKS ABOUT HOW TO CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A RETAIL STORE, HIS LDW, AND WHAT HE FINDS FASCINATING ABOUT MLB TEAM NAMES. BIG KEV ALSO SHARES WHY AN OLDER GENTLEMEN LOSES HIS TEMPER ON THE TRAIN DUE TO HIS SINGING.  MESSAGE FROM BIG KEV: "I APOLOGIZE FOR THE TERRIBLE AUDIO QUALITY 21 MIN INTO THE EPISODE. THIS WAS UNEXPECTED AND OUT OF MY CONTROL ONCE THIS DISASTER OCCURRED. I PROMISE TO DO BETTER MOVING FORWARD."

    Go Back to the Road Test Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 40:51


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses his failed road tests memories, using the AC with the windows down, being healthy as a horse, and his experience weening off melatonin. He also shares his experiences about insomnia and what it's like for him when attempting to sleep. Thanks for listening!

    Fights at the Feast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 44:17


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses Hurricane Henri, the beef between Kanye and Drake, fights at feasts, his take on hand-washing, and more! Thanks for listening!

    Code Red for Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 58:56


    In this week's episode, Big Kev opens up to the listeners about his Instagram getting hacked, a crazy scene witnessed at the gym, his impressive singing skills, and how not to react when running out of toilet paper in a public restroom. Kevin also discusses his nervous habits, David Beckham and The Boardy Barn. Thanks for listening!

    The Tables Have Turned (feat. Stephanie Carroll)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 71:16


    In this week's episode, Big Kev has a surprise host...that's right, Kevin's fiancée Steph joins him on the podcast to ask him the tough questions we've all wanted to know. Why he is like this? How did he get like this? Is he willing to change? Find out on this week's episode!Thanks for listening!

    Overpopulated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 33:23


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses his thoughts on Simone Biles, the Olympics, Matt Damon's new epiphany,  Dateline, bacon being incorporated in every menu item, and much more.Thanks for listening!

    Serendipitous (feat. Amanda Whittaker)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 60:32


    In this week's episode, Big Kev is joined by Amanda Whittaker. Amanda is an art therapist and co-owner of Swept Away in Bay Shore, NY.  This episodes takes a deep dive into Amanda's journey towards becoming a therapist and business owner. She shares her views on topics such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, insecurities, and her transition into becoming the owner of a restaurant. Amanda is a dear friend of mine and one of the most genuine, wise, and intelligent people I've come across in my life. I'm grateful that she was willing to join me for an hour and loved preparing and recording for this episode. I hope you all enjoy it as well. Thanks for listening!If you're interested in finding out more about Amanda, you can find her on Twitter and Instagram - @shine0nn. Amanda's Restaurant:Swept Away25 Bayview Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706

    Shouldn't Matter but It Does

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 57:04


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses the rest of his week off from work and shares stories of his birthday at Adventureland, his Yankees game debacle, trip to Queens, and Boys Day Part II. What happened to follow the vacation was not pleasant. Kevin endured a painful diner experience and ends the episode with his complaint of the week, which really becomes the question of his life.   Thanks for listening!

    30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 35:28


    In this week's Episode, Big Kev apologizes for the lack of a guest this week and wanted to jump on and just talk to the listeners for a little on the day of his 30th. Big Kev reflects on what it's like to be 30 and takes a look back on some special birthdays. Thanks for listening!

    The 90's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 56:21


    In this week's episode, Big Kev travels back in time to the 90's and gets very nostalgic. Kev is turning 30 next week and wanted to think about a better time in the world. This includes everything from 90's  TV shows, movies, music, fashion, sports and much more. Then, the listeners weigh in and let us know their favorite things from the 90's. Thanks for listening!

    My Way or the Highway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 47:05


    In this week's episode, Big Kev dives into topics like drugs, Instagram comments, urinals, Venmo posts, and New Yorkers. Kevin also shares one of his most upsetting birthday stories of all time, and more!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, and recommend to a friend. Thanks for listening! 

    The Grooms of Long Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 38:43


    In this week's episode, Big Kev ponders about The Brides of Long Island, his own wedding,  new microphone,  melatonin addiction, troubled future and much more! If you like this podcast, tell a friend, rate, review and subscribe!Thank you for listening!

    For the Love of Pete (feat. Pete Cardaci)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 66:56


    In this week's episode, Big Kev is joined by one of his most avid fans and listeners, Pete Cardaci, AKA Petey Poo. Pete is an Italian-American who has been itching to be a guest on the podcast. He enjoys going to concerts, walking around with his shirt off, day drinking and waking up at the crack of dawn. Big Kev has done 5 straight solo episodes and felt it was best to bring on a guest to get some new perspectives. We dive deep into why Pete prefers Mexican food over Italian food, his biggest fears, his troubled past and much more. 

    Tell Me What's Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 57:38


    In this week's episode, Big Kev opens up about his lackluster experience at the beach, Olivia Rodrigo's new album, getting belittled by strangers on the street, Airbnb hosts, and a Splish Splash disaster. Then, we dive into our listeners' comments on their biggest insecurities and flaws.  Thanks for listening!

    Pet Peeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 55:36


    In this week's Episode, Big Kev discusses his MDW, getting injured in his own home, the voice of the LIRR, and reviews his listeners' biggest pet peeves! If you like the podcast, please subscribe, leave a kind review, and tell your friends about it. 

    Pain and Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 50:28


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses parallel parking, his first big outing in months, which ended in him being disgusted by his inappropriate actions. He then touches on his ideal Memorial Day, daytime music vs nighttime music, real estate agents on social media, and answers questions from the listeners again!

    Did You Eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 63:46


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses his moving dilemma, IKEA,  difficulty adjusting to new changes in life, calling yourself an aunt or uncle, and is finally able to answer some questions from the listeners, including ones on music, relationships, and more!

    Childhood Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 46:15


    In this week's Episode, Big Kev discusses his move back home, 2nd vaccine dose, views on public bathroom faucets, and then takes a deep dive into some of the worst childhood trauma of his life. 

    Some Days Off (feat. Michael Bouranis)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 57:50


    On this week's episode, we are joined by Michael Bouranis, founder and co-owner of Stoked Athletics. Mike shares his stories behind how Stoked Athletics began and where it is today. In addition, Big Kev and Mike discuss dieting, exercise, fitness culture and much more.  If you're interested in learning more about Stoked Athletics or any of Mike's services, see the links below. Website: stokedathletics.commikebouranis.comSocial Media:instagram.com/stokedathletics/https://www.instagram.com/thestokedbrogi/https://www.facebook.com/StokedAthleticshttps://twitter.com/TheStokedBrogiSome Days Off Podcast and Linktree:https://linktr.ee/stokedathleticsAs always, if you like the podcast, please subscribe and leave a kind rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks for listening!

    Sock Hoarder Kev

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 42:05


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses his mom's birthday celebration, his irrational sock hoarding, the iPhone 12 commercial, Willy Wonka, the garter tradition, and more. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating on iTunes or your podcast platform!Thank you all for listening. 

    Nonsense Magnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:46


    In this week's episode, Big Kev gets frustrated posting a day late and discusses Target's Red Card, wearing glasses with a mask, jaw pain, Lexapro, getting along with other parents, flag football fights and more. 

    Fire Drill Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 74:52


    On this week's episode, Big Kev discusses innovative crib ideas, trying Chick-fil-A for the first time, getting vaccinated, Easter, water balloons, college advisors, creepy notes, Only Fans markets and much more. 

    Get Help (feat. Dr. Fred Holtz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 55:30


    In this week's episode, we are joined by our first guest! I sat down with Dr. Fred Holtz to discuss narcissism, pathological liars, the mental health stigma, relationships, divorce, and much more.  If you have any questions, comments or feedback on this week's episode, please send me an email at tagspod@gmail.com and/or leave a review on the podcast platform of your choice. If you are interested in any of Dr. Holtz's services or are looking for help, please see the links to Fred's websites below:Psychological Services Long Island: https://www.psychologicalserviceslongisland.com/Therapy My Way: https://therapymyway.com/

    You Think I Got Some Sort of Disease?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 71:30


    In this week's episode, Big Kev discusses controversial candies, movies that are way too sad, Mchebe's, being handsome, traumatic experiences at the food court and much more.

    We Are Under Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 50:22


    Welcome to the the first episode of Things Are Going South! In this week's episode, we catch up on the series of troubling events surrounding Big Kev's life over the last few months, including turning 30, losing an AirPod, one-item laundry loads and eggplant parm. 

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